nyslfriends Chapter 2009 Pardon!
Chapter 2009 Pardon!
So far!
These rare and highly practical supernatural abilities were henceforth all incorporated into the Cultivator Association.
This also became a public opportunity.
It is now available for exchange by meritorious cultivators.
Aside from supernatural powers...
The large spiritual veins handed over by the top sects are also top-tier resources that cultivators vie to exchange for.
All cultivators in the world know that a large spiritual vein is a continuous source of cultivation resources.
Enough to nourish countless cultivators,
To support the eternal foundation of a powerful force.
The birth of a Nascent Soul cultivator requires exceptional opportunities and profound understanding.
However, Golden Core cultivators can be continuously born under the nourishment of spiritual veins, without any interruption.
A large number of Golden Core cultivators solidifying their foundations will significantly increase the probability of Nascent Soul cultivators being born, progressing step by step.
Let powerful figures emerge one after another and pass on their skills.
As long as a large spiritual vein is controlled, sects, tribes, and even immortal races will never face a decline due to a shortage of talent and a lack of successors.
This is the fundamental reason why countless top experts with massive battle merits abandon their power and devote themselves to vying for supernatural powers and spiritual veins.
Compared to temporary position and power...
The true foundation of one's own cultivation and the root of one's inherited power are the eternal and unchanging principles of the Great Dao.
Many thoughts flashed through Cheng Buzheng's mind, and he instantly understood.
Immediately,
He gently put down the jade slip in his hand and put it into the Qiankun Ring.
Then Cheng Buzheng slowly raised his head, his deep gaze piercing through the heavy palace, looking towards the central square of the Cultivator Association in the distance. He parted his lips slightly and murmured:
"It's about time."
As soon as he finished speaking,
Cheng Buzheng slowly rose to his feet, his tall figure standing before the supreme throne.
next moment,
His figure swayed slightly, and a burst of spiritual light flashed around him before abruptly receding.
He vanished completely from the solemn and supreme palace, as if he had evaporated into thin air.
Without leaving a trace.
Almost at the same time...
Above the central plaza of the Cultivator's Association, a barely perceptible ripple appeared in the void.
A tall, exceptionally elegant figure stood silently in mid-air.
Her clothes fluttered without wind, ethereal and otherworldly.
At this moment, tens of thousands of cultivators stood densely packed on the plaza, with thousands of Nascent Soul cultivators in the middle circle and a group of Half-Venerable experts standing at the very front.
Everyone held their breath, their posture upright.
The atmosphere appeared quiet and solemn, but undercurrents were actually surging.
Everyone harbored both anticipation and trepidation regarding the reward.
The instant Cheng Buzheng's figure appeared in mid-air...
The gazes of all the cultivators present converged almost reflexively on the figure high in the sky.
Countless gazes, filled with awe, worship, and fervor, were fixed on one spot, and no one dared to make the slightest move.
Standing in mid-air, Cheng Buzheng's gaze was gentle yet dignified as he slowly surveyed the thousands of cultivators standing solemnly below, a faint smile playing on his lips.
next moment.
A clear, resonant voice, carrying a subtle ripple, echoed throughout the entire plaza, reverberating between heaven and earth, reaching the ears of every cultivator:
"Today is the day of the grand ceremony for bestowing titles upon you, my young friends, which we had agreed upon in advance."
Knowing that you have been waiting for a long time and have been looking forward to it,
"I will not delay any longer and will begin the ceremony immediately."
"The Cultivator Association's Conferment Ceremony officially begins!"
The moment the words fell,
The once solemn and quiet square suddenly erupted into a frenzied roar, like a tsunami.
The sound waves rose in layers.
Like a giant wave surging into the sky, it soared straight into the heavens, shaking the very fabric of the world.
"Thank you for your kindness, President!"
"May the esteemed Chairman enjoy eternal life, boundless longevity, and ever-ascending to the highest peak!"
"We are willing to follow the Guild Master, guard the heavens, and protect the path to immortality!"
"..."
The fervent cries of worship echoed endlessly, reverberating in all directions for a long time.
Just as the noise reached its peak...
Suspended in mid-air beneath the sea of clouds, Cheng Buzheng slowly raised his eyes, his well-defined hands gently pressing down in mid-air.
There was no earth-shattering roar of magical spells.
There was no dazzling burst of inspiration.
However, an unparalleled pressure originating from the top realm and surpassing all cultivators in the area suddenly enveloped the entire ten-mile square.
In an instant,
The frenzied clamor, which was like a tidal wave and powerful enough to shatter the clouds, seemed to be gripped by an invisible giant hand, and all sound came to an abrupt halt.
The plaza, which had been bustling with activity just moments before, gradually quieted down, with even the cultivators' rapid breathing becoming so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
A deathly silence instantly swept across the area.
Tens of thousands of cultivators in the square felt a chill run down their spines, instinctively suppressing all their auras, and none dared to make the slightest move.
At that moment, everyone's gaze turned upwards, focusing entirely on the solitary figure in white suspended in mid-air, their eyes filled with awe and submission.
Quietly awaiting further instructions from the association president.
They dared not overstep their bounds in the slightest.
Immediately,
Cheng Buzheng's narrow eyes slowly turned, his indifferent gaze sweeping over the front row of the square.
Several top-tier experts, their auras restrained and unfathomable, stood there.
Their aura was obscure and difficult to discern, their Daoist essence layered and concealed. Though they stood among the crowd, they seemed to be one with heaven and earth.
This is precisely where the foundation of the Cultivator Association lies—a group of semi-saint cultivators.
His lips twitched slightly, but his expression remained unchanged; his face was calm and expressionless throughout.
There was no sign of joy or anger, no sign of emotion.
next moment,
A clear, calm voice, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, slowly descended from the heavens.
The voice sounded soft and gentle, without any deliberate use of spiritual power to amplify it.
Yet, like the heavenly voice of the Great Dao, it fell clearly into the ears of every cultivator in the square.
From the semi-saints overlooking the entire arena,
From the lowest-ranking cultivator at the end of the plaza, not a single one was missed.
"Young friend Tian Shu, are you there?"
Upon hearing this,
Among the rows of powerful semi-saints in the front row, a figure dressed in a plain white Taoist robe, with a gentle and upright demeanor, stepped forward.
He stood tall and composed, and after stepping forward, he placed his hands in front of his chest, bowed, and performed a standard monk's salute, his tone respectful and solemn:
"Your subordinate is here!"
Cheng Buzheng, standing high above, nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below, and loudly announced his decree:
"Now that the border war between humans has been quelled, the position of the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall has been vacant for a long time."
Among all the contenders for the Palace Master position, Tian Shu stands out with the highest battlefield achievements.
When upholding the law, he is upright and incorruptible; in his conduct, he is impartial, selfless, and impartial.
After careful consideration over several days, the position of Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall will be filled by Tian Shu, a Half-Venerable of the Beidou Sect.
The Venerable Tian Shu bowed even deeper, his expression calm and respectful, and replied in a deep voice:
"Your subordinate obeys the order and will faithfully fulfill the duties of the Palace Master and strictly abide by the Association's laws!"
"Blood Sword Half-Supreme, are you present?"
On the other side,
A man, surrounded by a faint, blood-red aura and wearing a scarlet robe that fluttered in the wind, stepped forward, his aura completely concealed, and bowed respectfully.
"Your subordinate is here!"
"The position of Deputy Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall will be filled by Blood Sword Half-Venerable."
He was also appointed as a member of the Hall Council, entitled to participate in high-level meetings of the association and jointly decide on important matters within the hall.
The moment those words were spoken...
Blood Sword Half-Saint's fingertips, hanging at his sides, twitched almost imperceptibly.
A faint hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes, but vanished completely in an instant, leaving no trace.
Countless thoughts raced through his mind:
In the end, he still failed to obtain the position of Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall.
My battlefield achievements are indeed inferior to those of Fellow Daoist Tian Shu, so this defeat was expected and I have nothing to complain about.
However, although the president's appointment as a member of the council may not seem like a significant promotion in rank, it actually gives him greater influence in high-level council discussions.
Their status and influence within the association will increase significantly in the future.
This result has far exceeded expectations, so it's not a loss.
My emotions calmed down in an instant.
Blood Sword Half-Sage bowed again, his crimson eyes returning to calm, and respectfully accepted the order:
"Your subordinate obeys the order."
"Is Half-Venerable Illusion Moon present?"
A clear, gentle yet resolute female voice responded.
A woman dressed in a moon-white gauze dress, with an ethereal beauty and surrounded by a hazy, moonlit aura, slowly stepped out of the line.
Her figure was gentle yet her spirit was dignified.
"Your subordinate is here."
"The Hall of Conquest has always guarded the front lines of the human race, where the battlefields are fraught with peril and bloodshed."
You, a woman, have stood out among a group of brave and skilled competitors, demonstrating tactical restraint and skillful leadership. I am very pleased with you.
From this day forward, you shall assume the position of Lord of the Hall of Conquest.
"I urge you to remain steadfast in your principles, safeguard the human race's territory, and not disappoint me."
The Half-Lord Huanyue's gaze was firm as he solemnly kowtowed:
"Your subordinate will certainly devote all his efforts to living up to the high expectations of the guild leader and to the people of humanity!"
Then,
Cheng Buzheng continued calling roll without stopping:
"Half-Buddha Jade Flute, Half-Buddha Spiritual Treasure...are they present?"
Two figures stepped forward simultaneously and answered in unison:
"Your subordinate is here!"
"The two vacant positions of Vice Hall Master of the Conquest Hall will be jointly filled by you two, and you will also be appointed as members of the Conquest Hall Council."
"From now on, I will fully assist the Palace Master of Illusion Moon, oversee all affairs within the palace, and stabilize the frontline fighting force."
"Your subordinate obeys!"
One majestic decree after another descended from mid-air, and the sounds of roll call and responses echoed throughout the entire ceremony square.
One by one, the semi-saints who had been lying low for a long time and made great contributions stepped forward to receive the decree and fill all the high-level vacancies in the association's main halls.
Time slowly passed, and most of the day went by in the blink of an eye.
All half-saint cultivators who sought advancement through battlefield merits were granted amnesty.
This round of high-level personnel appointments has now come to an end.
Then,
Cheng Buzheng's indifferent gaze moved downwards, past the esteemed ranks of the semi-honored individuals in front, and landed in the rear area of the square.
There stood countless Nascent Soul True Monarchs,
Everyone looked up, their eyes filled with anticipation and tension, eagerly awaiting their own personnel appointments and removals.
"True Lord Tai Xuan, are you present?"
An elderly man with a venerable and otherworldly air immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting, and bowed.
"Your subordinate is here!"
"The Foreign Trade Department of the Association is responsible for the exchange of resources between the human race and major sects and cities outside the region, which is a great responsibility."
You will be taking over as Minister of Foreign Trade.
True Lord Yunxiao and True Lord Mochen were promoted to Vice Ministers of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and were also granted the title of Member of the Ministry.
True Lord Floating Light, True Lord Soaring Void, and True Lord Startling Waves have all been promoted to Vice Ministers, assisting the Ministers in managing resource trade across the entire territory.
All the Nascent Soul True Monarchs who were called out bowed in unison, their voices perfectly synchronized:
"Yes, sir!"
"Is True Lord Donghua present?"
"Your subordinate is here!"
Dressed in green robes and skilled in exploring secret realms, True Lord Donghua stepped forward to respond.
"The Secret Realm Department is in charge of the entire human race's exploration of secret realms, resource extraction, and suppression of dangerous secret realms."
Effective immediately, you will assume the position of Minister of the Secret Realm Department.
Jingyuan Zhenjun and Baiyu Zhenjun were appointed as deputy ministers and additionally granted the title of ministerial committee members;
True Lord Changming, True Lord Lihuo, and True Lord Yunnan have been promoted to deputy ministers, in charge of matters such as exploration of secret realms, extermination of demonic beasts, and escort of supplies.
"Your subordinate obeys!"
"Is True Monarch Lingfeng here?"
"Your subordinate is here!"
"The Spirit Vein Department is in charge of the maintenance, expansion, and allocation of all spiritual veins of the human race. It is related to the foundation of cultivation for all cultivators in the entire region. You will take over as the Minister of the Spirit Vein Department."
True Lord Fuyou and True Lord Jiuli were promoted to vice ministers and given additional titles as ministerial committee members..."
"..."
One after another, imperial edicts of appointment and dismissal were issued in an orderly manner.
It covers all core departments of the association, including foreign trade, secret realms, spiritual veins, alchemy and artifacts, and scouts.
Until the very end,
Cheng Buzheng paused slightly, then spoke in a deep voice:
"Is True Lord Yuheng here?"
A composed and dignified True Lord stepped forward in response:
"Your subordinate is here."
"Effective immediately, you are hereby promoted to City Lord of Xuanfeng Immortal City, in charge of all military, political, and cultivation affairs of the city."
Wuya Zhenjun, Liuyun Zhenjun, and Jiuyuan Zhenjun were promoted to deputy city lords and appointed as standing committee members of the Immortal City Council to participate in core city decisions.
True Lord Chang Geng, True Lord Gui Yuan, and True Lord Han Jiang have been promoted to Deputy City Lords, in charge of city defense, people's livelihood, and cultivator registration.
The grand and solemn ceremony of bestowing titles and pardons lasted for a full half day, from midday until sunset.
Cheng Buzheng was meticulous, filling all the vacant leadership positions in the Cultivator Association, from the main hall at the top level and the middle-level departments to the subordinate immortal cities.
It also streamlined the management structure of the entire association.
As the grand ceremony drew to a close, the evening glow painted the sea of clouds, and the afterglow bathed the thousands of cultivators.
Cheng Buzheng gazed at the entire square below and spoke again to supplement the decree, his voice resounding throughout the heavens and earth:
"All newly appointed leaders, please collect your respective departmental seals of authority, appointment edicts, and identity tokens after the ceremony concludes from the Weapon Forging Department."
"No authority may be exercised without authorization."
After all,
His gaze shifted, fixing on the group of newly conferred semi-saint level experts below, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority:
"All other Nascent Soul cultivators and below shall withdraw."
The newly appointed Hall Master and Deputy Hall Master will accompany me to the main hall for a meeting.
Below, thousands of cultivators bowed in unison, their voices resounding and majestic.
"We obey!"
All the semi-saints stepped forward in unison and respectfully responded:
"We obey!"
As soon as he finished speaking,
The sea of clouds surged, and a sudden burst of spiritual light spread.
When the thousands of Nascent Soul cultivators in the square looked up again...
The airspace was already completely empty.
Cheng Buzheng's white-clad figure, along with more than ten half-saint level experts, had completely disappeared into the sea of clouds, leaving no trace of their presence.
……
The headquarters of the Monks' Guild, with its majestic and solemn central main hall.
The interior of the hall is paved with celestial jade, and ancient, coiled dragon stone pillars stand on both sides.
The roof of the hall is inlaid with star-shaped stones, casting a soft starlight.
A sense of majesty and solemnity immediately comes to mind.
Cheng Buzheng sat regally on the highest jade throne at the very top of the main hall, his posture languid yet exuding an aura of supreme dominance.
After all the demi-gods below had taken their seats in turn and the hall returned to silence,
He spoke slowly, his clear voice echoing in the closed hall.
"..."
...(End of this chapter)